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Original ‘Cho Chang’ warns actors in new Harry Potter series: ‘Don’t be dragged down by the noise’

A fresh crop of young actors will play the Hogwarts students in HBO’s TV adaptation

The Independent UK

Rupert Grint wrote to new Ron Weasley, Alistair Stout

Rupert Grint has written a letter of support to Alastair Stout, who will play Ron Weasley in the new Harry Potter TV series.

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Rupert Grint wrote new Ron Weasley actor letter passing the baton

Rupert Grint, best known as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has revealed he penned a heartfelt letter to Alastair Stout, the young actor cast as the new Ron in HBO’s upcoming series “passing the baton”.

The Independent UK

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Rupert Grint says he will never step out of Ron Weasley’s shadow

Actor said he ‘loves’ being tied to the lovable kid wizard he played decades ago

The Independent UK

Kit Harington and Keira Knightley join Harry Potter audiobook cast

Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions has announced more stars lending their voices to the audiobooks, including Kit Harington, Keira Knightley and James McAvoy.

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Warwick Davis to reprise Professor Flitwick role in Harry Potter TV series

The actor is the first member of the original films’ cast to join the upcoming Harry Potter TV series on HBO

Evening Standard

Original Harry Potter director says set photos of new TV series left him asking ‘What’s the point?’

‘It’s more of the same,’ says filmmaker

The Independent UK

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HBO reveals Weasley family casting for Harry Potter series

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The Independent UK

Harry Potter series announces Weasley children castings as filming gets underway

‘The Burrow is nearly full,’ HBO announced

The Independent UK

Harry Potter child stars to receive education in real-life Hogwarts while filming TV series

Up to 600 children are expected to take lessons in the portable buildings

The Independent UK

Harry Potter HBO Series Release Date: First Look, Complete Cast, What We Know So Far

HBO's new Harry Potter series is officially filming, with fresh faces cast as Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Here's the full cast, 2027 release date details, and what makes this reboot different.

International Business Times UK

Ralph Fiennes offers comical advice to new Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter TV show

The actor portrayed the boy wizard’s arch nemesis in five of the eight films

Evening Standard

Tom Felton sparks backlash after expressing gratitude to J.K. Rowling amid anti-trans controversy

The 37-year-old actor's comments come amid ongoing controversy over Rowling’s widely criticised views on transgender rights.

Euronews

New Cast For Harry, Hermione And Ron For Upcoming Harry Potter Series Divides The Internet

"Protect them from the deluge of hate they're about to get."

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The Independent UK

Emma Watson’s dad issues urgent warning to new Harry Potter actors

‘As a parent, you have to be scared,’ actor’s father said

International Business Times UK

Meet the New Harry Potter Cast: HBO Reveals Who's Playing Hermione Granger and More

HBO's Harry Potter reboot casts newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout as the new Harry, Hermione, and Ron — introducing a fresh, age-accurate trio ahead of the series' 2026 premiere.

The Independent UK

Game of Thrones child star Isaac Hempstead Wright gives warning to new Harry Potter actors

‘What a ride they’ve got in store,’ star said

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HBO's Polarizing Harry Potter Remake Just Cast Its Leading Roles

HBO has locked down a cast of fresh faces for its Harry Potter remake.

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Harry Potter and the curse of fame: why I'm scared for the fresh batch of child stars like Arabella Stanton

Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout have just been cast as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, stars of an upcoming HBO series that will turn Harry Potter into a seven season TV show. The three children are, at maximum, 11 years old, and their lives will never…

The Independent UK

JK Rowling weighs in on Harry Potter casting news

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The Independent UK

Harry Potter has cast Harry, Ron and Hermione – good luck to them, they’re going to need it

COMMENT: It sounds like the acting gig of the century. But, asks Phil Harrison, will the rebooted Harry Potter series end in tears for its young stars?

The Independent UK

JK Rowling says she ‘couldn’t be happier’ about Harry Potter casting announcement

Controversial author will serve as an executive producer on the forthcoming HBO TV adaptation, which is expected to debut in 2026

The Independent UK

Who are the new Harry Potter child actors? HBO casts leads for reboot

Child actors can expect their lives to be transformed by the coveted roles

Euronews

Harry Potter TV series reveals new young actors for Harry, Hermione and Ron

The HBO Original Harry Potter television series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.

The Independent UK

Harry Potter: Every actor cast in the new HBO TV adaptation

The show will likely debut in late 2026 or early 2027

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